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Portland city hall

Published
February 6, 2023

Portland landlords seek rent-control change to allow for larger increases when units turn over

The Rental Housing Alliance of Southern Maine wants the city to allow landlords to reset rents to whatever they want after a tenant leaves a unit.
Published
February 3, 2023

Eastern Prom food trucks will stay at Cutter Street parking lot this summer

The number of food trucks in the parking lot will be fewer, but some additional spots will open up at the nearby Amethyst Lot.
Published
February 2, 2023

Black Portland councilors criticize city and police statement on Tyre Nichols

Councilors Victoria Pelletier and Regina Phillips said they were disappointed that Black members of the City Council weren't consulted on the statement issued by the mayor, interim city manager and interim police chief.
Published
February 1, 2023

Portland fires contractor, hires new firm to study historic districts

The city says that PlaceEconomics' draft report was missing information, but the company counters that the city was difficult to work with and was unhappy that its report was not more critical of historic preservation.
Published
January 20, 2023

Portland is officially hiring for city manager position

The city has begun advertising for the job and plans to do an initial review of applications on Feb. 16.

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Published
January 17, 2023

Is Portland’s rent control ordinance working?

Two years after its passage, proponents say rent control is helping prevent large increases. Critics say the rules are confusing and have been a challenge for landlords.
Published
January 12, 2023

Portland plans to start advertising for city manager job next week

The top job at City Hall has been vacant for more than a year, in large part due to a proposal that would have significantly changed the duties of the city manager and mayor.
Published
January 10, 2023

$2.1 million in federal funding will support new public greenspace in Portland

The money secured by the Portland Parks Conservancy will be used for the first phase of the Portland Harbor Common on the eastern waterfront.
Published
January 4, 2023

From Mozambique to Portland: City’s new public health director brings global perspective

Dr. Alfredo Vergara, who opened the U.S. CDC's first office in Mozambique and until recently served as the agency's country director there, arrived in Portland in August.
Published
January 3, 2023

Portland tax assessor resigns 10 months after domestic violence charge

The City Council will consider naming an interim assessor Wednesday following Christopher Huff's resignation Dec. 19.